Hosta

Pinkroot

About Hosta and Pinkroot

Hosta

Pinkroot

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Asia

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Number of Varieties

701

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-84-8

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

8-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm91.40 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Cuttings, From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Bold

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Number of Species

7060

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Pinkroot

Wondering what are the properties of Hosta and Pinkroot? We provide you with everything About Hosta and Pinkroot. Hosta doesn't have thorns and Pinkroot doesn't have thorns. Also Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Hosta has allergic reactions like and Pinkroot has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hosta and Pinkroot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hosta and Pinkroot

Season and care of Hosta and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Hosta and Pinkroot Physical Information

Hosta and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Pinkroot are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green

Care of Hosta and Pinkroot

Care of Hosta and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.